the late mercedes-benz slr 722 edition has all the attributes of a thoroughbred racing car. refined in a Heap Of respects ,  this super sports car has supplemental output ,  a tailor-made suspension form and a decidedly fun interior. sale of the slr 722 edition in the u.s. has not been habitual.

Continuing the tradition

The late mannequin variant slr 722 edition is a homage by mercedes-benz to the unforgettable victory won by the british racing tradition stirling moss and his co-driver denis jenkinson in a mercedes-benz 300 slr with the starting number 722 (indicating a begin time of 7.22 a.m.) at the mille miglia in 1955. with an output of 650 bhp and a corresponding operation ,  the late super sports car ,  which goes on sale on july 11 ,  2006 ,  volition not simply form the hearts of car enthusiasts smite faster.

The supercharged 5.5-liter v8 engine in the 722 edition ,  which is hand-built in the amg engine shop in affalterbach ,  generates 650 bhp. the specific strengths of this high-performance engine are prompt retort to movements of the accelerator ,  highly emphatic torque build-up and an perceptible v8 sound. the operation figures are great horizontal for a high-end sports car: the 722 edition accelerates from standstill to 62 mph in simply 3.6 seconds ,  and 124 mph is reached in simply 10.2 seconds. the top haste (209 mph) is above the 207 mph previously achieved by the slr.

Handling characteristics worthy of the racetrack are also provided by the sophisticated suspension ,  with 19-inch light-alloy wheels ,  a stiffer damper form and 0.4 inches survey carcass. larger brake discs with a diameter of 390 mm ascertain excellent braking operation.

Discreet visual modifications smudge the mercedes-benz slr 722 edition out as special ,  in line with the wishes of the enthusiastic gentleman drivers and affluent sports car collectors who form up the core target group. the modified front plunderer with an air splitter ,  as opportunely as the rear diffuser ,  improve both the aerodynamics and contact pressure at elevated speeds ,  and meditate the transfer of cutting-edge engineering from motor racing. at the same time ,  the apply of clear-lacquered carbon as an extremely robust yet lightweight material symbolizes the practicality of these technical countenance. bucket-type sports seats upholstered in leather/alcantara provide great lateral help ,  while the grippier racing steering wheel with a hunting-leather lining ,  gear Lever paddles and black carbon highlights loan a thoroughbred racing touch to the interior.

Exclusive "slr. club" for slr owners

Before the sales extricate date ,  customers and selected guests volition have the advance opportunity to valuate the late slr 722 edition. this is to smudge the foundation of the worldwide "slr. club" at the circuit paul ricard in le castellet ,  southern france. as an ultra-exclusive community of which slr customers automatically become members ,  the "slr club" provides an attractive platform for great events related to the slr ,  as opportunely as a Heap Of other benefits. another exciting feature is the club's slr safety & haste academy ,  which offers special driver training courses and seminars. david coulthard ,  jochen throng ,  klaus ludwig ,  chris goodwin and christina surer are among the highly skilful and well-known instructors.